Shakira to portray Goddess Kali

The singer and songwriter who's famous for her sizzling belly dance moves, is now set to enthrall Bollywood with her acting skills! The Columbian sensation has said yes to play Goddess Kali in an Indian project.

The film will be produced by Karan Arora, CEO of High Ground Entertainment Ltd.

Arora confirms the presence of Shakira in the project. He tells Mumbai Mirror "Shakira is on board. She has agreed in principle. She has said yes when my co-producer met her. But she is yet to sign on the dotted line. The money is being worked out quickly."

He added, Kaali- The Warrior Goddess will be a 3D motion film shot on CG. It will be a full-length, two-hour Hindi film to be shot in London, or then in a city in Eastern Europe."

Shakira was apparently selected for the role because of her dusky complexion. Arora was quoted by the tabloid as saying, "We wanted someone dusky and Shakira is dusky. Besides, we wanted an international star."